As you may or not be aware, the ’82 Football Team is being recognized this year at the Bosco game on September 24, celebrating the 40th anniversary of that historic season and team. Yes ... it’s been 40 years, which is somewhat hard to fathom and which a few of us believe is long overdue to honor arguably the best team in the iconic history of the BC football program.
To recap that season, it remains one of only a handful of undefeated BC teams, one of an even smaller handful of BC teams ranked #1 in the State of New Jersey and was the first BC team to be recognized on a national level, finishing #10 in the Country that season. In a time well before national coverage via ESPN and teams crossing state lines to exercise and prove their dominance, the ’82 Team established BC as a National powerhouse, the notoriety of which has benefited all the teams since. There have been other undefeated and/ or nationally ranked teams in the history of the BC football program, and they all deserve recognition for their accomplishments, but only one set the precedent ... the ’82 Team.
Though the recognition on September 24 of the ’82 Team is very much appreciated, one of our classmates (and players) has officially nominated the ‘82 Team to be inducted into the BC Hall of Fame (HOF). We have been informed that the HOF committee does plan to induct the ’82 Team, as well as the other undefeated teams, but in chronological order, with no definitive timeframe.
As mentioned, we believe 40 years is a long enough wait, both for the ’82 Team as well as any undefeated teams prior to ’82. We are seeking your assistance in petitioning the HOF to accelerate their induction approval, which we believe would be an appropriate gesture given the 40th anniversary. We are hoping the announcement could be made sometime this season, if not at the September 24th game itself.
If you would like to support this effort, please sign the petition. We thank you in advance for your support and hope to see many of you at the Bosco game.
Regards,
Supporters of the ‘82 BC Football Team
Bergen Catholic ‘82 Football Team Hall of Fame Nomination Petition
I support the nomination of the ’82 Football Team to be inducted into the BC Hall of Fame.
With my signature below, I also support the petition of the BC Hall of Fame Committee to accelerate the acceptance of the nomination and to induct of the ’82 Team into the BC Hall of Fame this year (2022) in conjunction with 40th Anniversary of that historic season and Team.
Updates
July 27, 2022
The committee knows we are watching but they have not committed to a timeline for this induction. Post the petition link on Facebook and tag the school to keep the pressure on them. Call the athletics office today to ask why the best team in our history remains on the sidelines.
July 27, 2022
The momentum for the 82 team is undeniable right now. Post this petition on your Facebook timeline today and email the members of the Hall of Fame committee to demand immediate action.
17 Comments
Having worked 25 years as an editor in The Record Sports Dept., I am familiar with the tradition of excellence when it comes to high school football in Bergen County. Cleary, the 1982 Crusaders team is one of the best in Bergen – both the school and the county. It is only fitting then, that the ’82 BC team be enshrined in the school’s Hall of Fame as the 40th anniversary of that undefeated season approaches. Tom Skevin Andover Twp., N.J.
This team was the first to crack the USA Today top 10 High School Football Teams in the Nation! Never lost a game; Freshman team, Sophomore and JV team and Varsity team. Clear Dominance! I’ve been to every BC football game and no team compares!
Grateful to have had such gifted teammates and coaches. Blessed to be a part of history.
BC football teams have a tremendous tradition of great players, coaches and supporters. This class, my class, was 33-0(F 9-0, S 8-0, JV 7-0, V 11-0). In the 11 games my senior year i only remember playing more than a minute or two into the 4th quarter once. We scored points but never ran it up in the 4th. Was at Paramus when almost all games that Saturday were rescheduled due to torrential rain. Paramus had a plodding, big back offense. Don’t fault them using the sloppy field, and i mean sloppy, to there advantage. Would’ve been one of the biggest upsets in Bergen County history. Did not happen. We avoided no one! In the preseason coach Karcich took us down to play the #1 team preseason Brick and top ten Clifton, dominated both. Deus Vult.
Even with the incredible history and tradition of the Bergen Catholic athletic programs you would be hard put to find another BC team that utterly dominated in every category like the 1982 team.
It’s well overdue
Great team!
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As you may or not be aware, the ’82 Football Team is being recognized this year at the Bosco game on September 24, celebrating the 40th anniversary of that historic season and team. Yes ... it’s been 40 years, which is somewhat hard to fathom and which a few of us believe is long overdue to honor arguably the best team in the iconic history of the BC football program.
To recap that season, it remains one of only a handful of undefeated BC teams, one of an even smaller handful of BC teams ranked #1 in the State of New Jersey and was the first BC team to be recognized on a national level, finishing #10 in the Country that season. In a time well before national coverage via ESPN and teams crossing state lines to exercise and prove their dominance, the ’82 Team established BC as a National powerhouse, the notoriety of which has benefited all the teams since. There have been other undefeated and/ or nationally ranked teams in the history of the BC football program, and they all deserve recognition for their accomplishments, but only one set the precedent ... the ’82 Team.
Though the recognition on September 24 of the ’82 Team is very much appreciated, one of our classmates (and players) has officially nominated the ‘82 Team to be inducted into the BC Hall of Fame (HOF). We have been informed that the HOF committee does plan to induct the ’82 Team, as well as the other undefeated teams, but in chronological order, with no definitive timeframe.
As mentioned, we believe 40 years is a long enough wait, both for the ’82 Team as well as any undefeated teams prior to ’82. We are seeking your assistance in petitioning the HOF to accelerate their induction approval, which we believe would be an appropriate gesture given the 40th anniversary. We are hoping the announcement could be made sometime this season, if not at the September 24th game itself.
If you would like to support this effort, please sign the petition. We thank you in advance for your support and hope to see many of you at the Bosco game.
Regards,
Supporters of the ‘82 BC Football Team
Bergen Catholic ‘82 Football Team Hall of Fame Nomination Petition
I support the nomination of the ’82 Football Team to be inducted into the BC Hall of Fame.
With my signature below, I also support the petition of the BC Hall of Fame Committee to accelerate the acceptance of the nomination and to induct of the ’82 Team into the BC Hall of Fame this year (2022) in conjunction with 40th Anniversary of that historic season and Team.
Updates
July 27, 2022
The committee knows we are watching but they have not committed to a timeline for this induction. Post the petition link on Facebook and tag the school to keep the pressure on them. Call the athletics office today to ask why the best team in our history remains on the sidelines.
July 27, 2022
The momentum for the 82 team is undeniable right now. Post this petition on your Facebook timeline today and email the members of the Hall of Fame committee to demand immediate action.
17 Comments
My brother made me do this....lol I watched every game that year, after getting pounded every Sat morning playing for PC. Watching you guys destroy our varsity team that year was oh, so much fun! Our "star" running back told everybody the preceding week, that my brother played for BC. All of a sudden, as a freshman, I'm playing on the varsity practice squad. That went on to become a very painful week. I finally said something to my brother. The beating "star" took on that Sat against you guys was phenomenal. Watching him suffer and walk gingerly the next week was even better. I even got a kick out of the nicknames you had for each other. This is definitely a no brainer. Good luck!!
Having worked 25 years as an editor in The Record Sports Dept., I am familiar with the tradition of excellence when it comes to high school football in Bergen County. Cleary, the 1982 Crusaders team is one of the best in Bergen – both the school and the county. It is only fitting then, that the ’82 BC team be enshrined in the school’s Hall of Fame as the 40th anniversary of that undefeated season approaches. Tom Skevin Andover Twp., N.J.
This team was the first to crack the USA Today top 10 High School Football Teams in the Nation! Never lost a game; Freshman team, Sophomore and JV team and Varsity team. Clear Dominance! I’ve been to every BC football game and no team compares!
Grateful to have had such gifted teammates and coaches. Blessed to be a part of history.
BC football teams have a tremendous tradition of great players, coaches and supporters. This class, my class, was 33-0(F 9-0, S 8-0, JV 7-0, V 11-0). In the 11 games my senior year i only remember playing more than a minute or two into the 4th quarter once. We scored points but never ran it up in the 4th. Was at Paramus when almost all games that Saturday were rescheduled due to torrential rain. Paramus had a plodding, big back offense. Don’t fault them using the sloppy field, and i mean sloppy, to there advantage. Would’ve been one of the biggest upsets in Bergen County history. Did not happen. We avoided no one! In the preseason coach Karcich took us down to play the #1 team preseason Brick and top ten Clifton, dominated both. Deus Vult.
Even with the incredible history and tradition of the Bergen Catholic athletic programs you would be hard put to find another BC team that utterly dominated in every category like the 1982 team.
It’s well overdue
Great team!
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My brother made me do this....lol I watched every game that year, after getting pounded every Sat morning playing for PC. Watching you guys destroy our varsity team that year was oh, so much fun! Our "star" running back told everybody the preceding week, that my brother played for BC. All of a sudden, as a freshman, I'm playing on the varsity practice squad. That went on to become a very painful week. I finally said something to my brother. The beating "star" took on that Sat against you guys was phenomenal. Watching him suffer and walk gingerly the next week was even better. I even got a kick out of the nicknames you had for each other. This is definitely a no brainer. Good luck!!